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The Safety and Efficacy of an Immunomodulator Garlic-Based Cream (LeishG1) for Treating Uncomplicated Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Single-Blind, Multi-Center Study.

Fatemeh Emadi, Zohreh Khodashenas, Azadeh Rashidi, Ali Khamesipour, Mehdi Zaboli, Mehri Ghafourian, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Fatemeh Tuserkani, Tooba Ghazanfari

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Fatemeh EmadiImmunoregulation Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0573-7143
Zohreh KhodashenasImmunoregulation Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0794-8518
Azadeh RashidiImmunoregulation Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran.
Ali KhamesipourCenter for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Mehdi ZaboliImmunoregulation Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran.
Mehri GhafourianImmunology Department, School of Medicine Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences Ahvaz Iran.
Mohammad Mehdi NaghizadehNoncommunicable Diseases Research Center Fasa University of Medical Sciences Fasa Iran.
Fatemeh TuserkaniImmunoregulation Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran.
Tooba GhazanfariImmunoregulation Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran.

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Background and Aims: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major problem in developing nations, particularly in the Middle East. Novel herbal treatment options may provide a safe alternative associated with favorable outcomes in CL lesion healing. Here, we report the findings of a clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of an immunomodulator garlic-based cream (LeishG1) for treating uncomplicated CL. Methods: Volunteers diagnosed with CL were randomly assigned to either apply LeishG1 cream twice daily for 2 months ( Results: The current study enrolled 60 CL patients, of whom 27 subjects with 30 lesions and 20 subjects with 27 lesions completed treatment courses with LeishG1 or Glucantime®, respectively. A complete cure at 2 months' follow-up was observed in 56% ( Conclusion: According to both the ITT and PP analyses, there was no significant difference in cure rate between the Glucantime® and LeishG1 groups. Regarding safety, LeishG1 raised no considerable safety concern, neither in CL patients nor in healthy volunteers. These findings suggest that LeishG1 cream is a safe and effective treatment option for CL. Registered in: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCTID: IRCT20180115038383N1) (https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/29057).

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cutaneous leishmaniasisefficacyGlucantime®LeishG1safetytopical treatment

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